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S&P Global Acquires OpenZeppelin: What It Means for Crypto Security
S&P Global has agreed to acquire OpenZeppelin, the blockchain security firm behind most major stablecoins’ smart contract libraries. The deal signals Wall Street’s deeper commitment to on-chain finance and could reshape DeFi security standards.
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Deutsche Bank to Launch Crypto Custody for European Institutions
Deutsche Bank is preparing to launch crypto custody services for bitcoin, ether, and stablecoins aimed at European institutional clients. The move marks a major step in the mainstream adoption of digital assets by traditional finance.
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Chainlink Partners With Bottomline to Bring On-Chain Payments to 600 Banks
Bottomline, a major SWIFT service provider processing trillions in payments, has launched Global Pay Connect using Chainlink’s CCIP technology. The platform will connect more than 600 banks to blockchain networks, marking another milestone in institutional crypto adoption.
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SEC Innovation Exemption: 5-Year Green Light for Tokenized Stocks
The SEC has granted a five-year innovation exemption allowing platforms to trade tokenized stocks, just days after the CLARITY Act failed in the Senate. This landmark decision could accelerate institutional adoption and bridge traditional finance with DeFi.
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SEC Greenlights Tokenized Stocks: Wall Street Goes Onchain
The SEC has approved a limited exemption allowing tokenized U.S. stocks to trade onchain via automated market makers and liquidity pools. This landmark move signals a major shift in how Wall Street and DeFi may converge.
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BlackRock Expands Ethereum Holdings by $1.5 Billion
BlackRock has expanded its Ethereum holdings by $1.5 billion in just 20 days, driven by strong demand for its spot Ethereum ETFs. This massive institutional move signals growing confidence in ETH and could have significant implications for the broader crypto market.
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Coinhouse Partners with Spiko: Bridging Digital Finance and Traditional Treasury Management
Coinhouse has partnered with Spiko to bring tokenized money market funds tracking central bank rates to its European clients. This move bridges digital finance with traditional treasury management, offering a regulated, low-risk way to earn yield on idle crypto holdings.
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Deutsche Bank Launches Crypto Custody Service by Late 2026
Deutsche Bank has confirmed a crypto custody service for institutional clients by the end of 2026, covering Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins. While U.S. regulators stall, European banks are racing ahead — and this could reshape the institutional crypto landscape.
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Deutsche Bank to Offer Crypto Custody Services in Europe
Deutsche Bank has announced plans to launch crypto custody services in Europe, initially supporting Bitcoin, Ethereum, and select stablecoins for institutional clients. This move signals growing mainstream adoption and could unlock significant institutional capital into the digital asset market.
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Tokenized Stocks Surge 1,961% in DeFi: Real Use Cases Explained
Tokenized stocks locked in DeFi protocols hit $247.8 million, up 1,961% in a year. Learn what they are, how they are used for lending and trading, and what risks to watch.